Duke Herrell

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Duke Herrell is a pioneering figure in the field of urologic surgical robotics, with a research focus on developing next-generation, minimally invasive tools for transurethral surgery and kidney cancer treatment. His major contributions include the creation of a dexterous telerobotic system for transurethral intervention and surveillance, designed to improve the precision of procedures like transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT). This work, detailed in his most-cited paper (19 citations), addresses critical challenges in bladder cancer diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Herrell has also advanced the design of a robot-assisted resectoscope and explored innovative user interfaces for handheld surgical robots, aiming to streamline operating room workflows. His research extends to kidney surgery, where he has developed statistically safe, variable-thickness margin techniques for robot-assisted partial nephrectomy to optimize tumor removal while preserving healthy tissue. Additionally, he has contributed to modular, multi-arm concentric tube robots for enhanced surgical dexterity. With a career marked by these technical innovations, Dr. Herrell’s work is shaping the future of urologic surgery, making procedures safer, more precise, and more accessible.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   A Pilot <i>Ex</i> <i>Vivo</i> Evaluation of a Telerobotic System for Transurethral Intervention and Surveillance

   19 citations · 2014
2. 2
   A Resectoscope for Robot-Assisted Transurethral Surgery1

   8 citations · 2016
3. 3
   A comparison of onboard and offboard user interfaces for handheld robots

   3 citations · 2024
4. 4
   Choosing Statistically Safe, Variable-Thickness Margins in Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy

   3 citations · 2020
5. 5
   Design of a modular, multi-arm concentric tube robot featuring roller gears

   2 citations · 2022

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